Camping

I want to start off by saying ALL of the campsites along the West Coast Trail (WCT) are beautiful. Each one has its own charm and unique beauty. Crowded sites can be a problem, but you are probably only going to encounter that at the Thrashers Cove, Campers, or Cullite Cove; even then, there is […]

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With this post, I am going to go through everything that I think someone should have in their pack for hiking the WCT. At some points, I will provide recommendations for specific brands and models of gear that I think stand above the competition. I hiked the West Coast Trail (WCT) in July of 2018.

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Food can really make or break a trip and the West Coast Trail (WCT) is no exception. Great meals will keep you energized and increase morale. In my opinion, the keys to successful food planning are: Make sure you have enough (but not too much). Have lots of flavour. Keep things convenient. Keep it light.

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Let me start off by saying that this is a system that works well for me and has for many of the people I hike with. Depending on where you’re hiking and your priorities, you may need to go with a different system. Treating water is essential to avoid getting sick from parasites, bacteria, and

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